BOLAR — Investigation results were awaited this week concerning a fire April 18 that destroyed an equestrian arena barn belonging to Karin Banks of the Big Lonely farm in Bolar. No people or horses were injured, Banks said. More...

WARM SPRINGS – “Like a mythical phoenix rising from the ashes.” That aptly describes two local businesses. The Wellness Center and the Bath Animal Welfare Foundation thrift shop were each devastated by fire in Bacova on Nov. More...

MONTEREY — The Highland County Planning Commission heard residents’ views during an April 26 public hearing — for and against recommending that supervisors grant a conditional use permit to allow a commercial business to operate in More...

WARM SPRINGS – New royalty was crowned on the Bath County High School auditorium stage Saturday night. Whitney Morgan Shifflett, 15, daughter of Melvin and Missy Shifflett, took the Miss Bath County 2012 title. More...

• If you’ve been following the county budget process in Highland, you may have noticed the library has been conspicuous in our request for more funding, since most county agencies have only asked for level funding. More...

WILLIAMSVILLE — Danny and Deena Neil of Williamsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Marie Neil, to Teddy William Botkin of Lafayette, Tenn. Botkin is the son of Betty Botkin and the late Tommy Botkin Sr. of Warm Springs. More...

MILLBORO — Travis and Chelsi Plecker of Millboro announce the birth of their daughter, Riley Machelle. She was born Dec. 17, 2011 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville and came home after 16 days in the NICU. More...

Monterey - Seven candidates, all incumbents except one, have won the May 1 Town Council election, according to the Highland County Registrar’s Office. J.E. “Jay” Garber received 41 votes and is the only new member of the council. More...

HOT SPRINGS — The Bath County School Board decided Tuesday to have employees begin making Virginia Retirement System contributions at a five percent rate beginning with the 2012-13 year, and to give employees a six percent raise to offset the c More...

Editor, The Recorder, I’ve known it all along, but this past Friday night, the Bath County Chamber of Commerce Third Annual Business Appreciation Dinner confirmed my belief that our community is mighty special. More...

Editor, The Recorder, The Hot Springs Fire House saw 25 presenters with only three deferrals, producing 23 units of blood at the recent American Red Cross Blood Drive. All the regulars were on hand to make welcome the donors. More...

Fourteen children gathered at the Blue Grass Book Bank last Thursday for animal day. Two dogs and a rabbit entertained the kids until Stu Simmons and his horse, Raven, turned up to steal the show. More...

About two years ago, the future of Highland Medical Center was shaky. Its executive director at the time had just been indicted, and was eventually convicted on charges related to misrepresenting himself and his credentials. More...

WARM SPRINGS — The persistence of a friend may well have saved the life of a Bolar man last week. Miles Kelley, 63, was discovered Friday, April 27 around noon after having been apparently involved in an auto accident the day before. More...

MONTEREY — After more than a decade, the Highland SPCA will no longer operate the animal shelter near the solid waste site in Monterey, starting July 1. “This decision was not made quickly,” said SPCA board member Karen Brower. More...

MONTEREY — Minister, author and speaker Will Vaus of Monterey presents a fresh approach to personal development in his sixth and latest book, “Keys to Growth: Meditations on the Acts of the Apostles, ” due for release May 30. More...

HOT SPRINGS— Beginning with the class that will start eighth grade in August, students at Bath County High School will have to complete 10 hours per year of community service, a total of 50 hours, as part of their graduation requirements. More...

CLIFTON FORGE — The fourth annual Alleghany Highlands Triathlon sponsored by Clifton Forge Main Street, the Alleghany Highlands YMCA and the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism will be held Saturday May 19, beginning at 9 a.m. More...

• A caption under the Monterey Presbyterian Church in last week’s Storm on the Bullpasture incorrectly indicated this year’s Sunday service following McDowell Battlefield Day would be held there. More...

FRANKLIN, W.Va. — Vernon Clay Simmons, 83, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Va. He was born at Rexrode, on Dec. 25, 1928, the son of the late Ralph (Sept. More...

HOT SPRINGS — James R. Woodzell Jr., 66, of 6230 Jackson River Turnpike, Hot Springs, died Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Bath Community Hospital in Hot Springs. He was born March 1, 1946 in Monks Corner, S.C., the son of the late James R. More...

• Principal James W. Moon has announced that Miss Bertha Jo Terry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Terry of Monterey, has been named valedictorian of the Senior Class at Monterey High School for 1961-62. More...